Next Chapter
We are looking to acquire and operate an exceptional small business in the Tampa Bay region.
Approach
Next Chapter is seeking to partner with a business owner that wants to transition ownership of their company but also cares deeply about what happens afterwards. We're looking for a seller that's immensely proud of the business they've built and values preserving the long-standing relationships with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.We are not a private equity firm that will aggressively “roll up” your business into a large corporation and potentially wreck your life's work in the process. Our goal is to build on the strong foundation you've created and provide a new generation of leadership that will keep the business thriving long term.Together with our investors and advisors, we have the experience and capital to support an acquisition and successfully grow the business going forward.
Criteria
We're seeking to acquire a businesses with the following characteristics:
Location: Headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay region.Size: Under $2M of annual EBITDA with a history of consistent profitability.Industries: Business Services, Home Services, Manufacturing & Distribution.
ABout
Next Chapter was started by Jack Sartory. The past decade of Jack's career has been dedicated to leading strategy and operations at middle market companies. Most recently as the Director of Product and Strategy at Custom Ink, a leading custom apparel manufacturer and distributor. Prior, Jack was the Head of Growth at Hurdlr, a small and fast growing software service business in Washington DC, and a consultant for KPMG's Advisory practice in New York City. Jack's advisors and investors are also experienced entrepreneurs that have successfully bought and operated small businesses.Jack graduated from the University of Maryland's R. H. Smith School of Business as a double major in Supply Chain Management and Information System with a minor in Business Analytics.Jack lives in South Tampa with his wife, two sons, and golden retriever. He's an avid golfer, traveler, and history buff in his spare time.
CONTACT
Phone:
443-472-1322
Email:
jack@startnextchapter.com